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valuethe importance, worth, or usefulness of something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the importance, worth, or usefulness of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæljuː/

Korean meaning: 가치, 중요성

Korean pronunciation: 밸-류 (강세: 밸)

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's recipe has sentimental value, but my cooking skills have zero value.
  • He bought the car for its resale value, not knowing it would break down the next day.
  • The company values innovation above everything else.

value

NOUN

//ˈvæljuː//

the importance, worth, or usefulness of something

value concept
💡 Concept

Discovering the painting's true worth

value rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The statue holds value as heroes rescue!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvæljuː/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvæljuː/

🌳Etymology

Rootvalu
Suffix--e

Origin

From Old French 'value' (feminine past participle of 'valoir'), derived from Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong, be worth'. The word entered English in the 14th century through Norman French influence.

🎵Rhyme

rescuestatuevenue
venue
statue
rescue

🔗Collocations

good value
market value
face value
value for money
family values
property value
nutritional value

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's recipe has sentimental value, but my cooking skills have zero value.

😄 Fun example

He bought the car for its resale value, not knowing it would break down the next day.

The company values innovation above everything else.

This antique vase has great historical value.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

worthimportancemeritsignificancebenefit

Antonyms

worthlessnessinsignificance

Related

valuableevaluatevaluationinvaluabledevalue

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